Hindered by Dental Fears? With Sedation Dentistry in Portland Maine, You Won’t Have that Problem Anymore

When you come across the words “dentist” or “dental clinic”, what comes to your mind first?

Some people are not affected by these words, which indicate that they have experienced going to the dentist. But for others, they are practically scared when they hear these words, much more if they need to go to the dentist. This is a condition known as dental phobia. Just like about 30% of the population who have the same condition (according to the Dental Sedation for Conscious Sedation). Thus, Portland Maine cosmetic dentists, Dr. Ted Morgan and Dr. Amanda Rockwood of Morgan Dental Care, are doing their best to provide a comfortable and relaxing dental environment.

Dental fears are usually caused by different reasons. It may be due to a previous (and unforgettable) bad experience in a dental clinic, traumatic experiences due to pain during some dental procedures, or just due to passed-down bad dental stories that has created a wrong impression about a dentist. But no matter what the reasons are, your Portland Maine cosmetic dentists understand what you feel and have just the right solution for that, sedation dentistry.

Sedation dentistry uses sedatives or anti-anxiety agents to render a patient pain-free and more relaxed during a dental procedure. You will still be conscious and responsive, yet will feel quite comfortable even when a dental procedure is ongoing. To be able to administer such sedative agents, sedation dentists must be licensed and skilled in it. Constant monitoring is important and is performed without fail when sedatives are used.

With the help of sedation dentistry (and when given by skilled sedation dentists, like Dr. Morgan and Dr. Rockwood), your dental experience will truly be a comfortable and relaxing one.